Tom Ford

Well, happy Monday to all of us. A couple weeks, Beyoncé shocked the world with her surprise overnight visual album release (did you see the stunning snaps from the videos?), and over this weekend, she continued to blow our minds with this hot, HOT outfit at the release party. Well, hi there. The inimitable triple threat snagged a head-to-toe Tom Ford spring 2014, ripped-from-the-runway dress and thigh-high boots pairing. The very short hem-length and shattered glass-effect laser-cut detail of the mini-frock make for an in-your-face sexy, sultry vibe—enhanced by matching peep-toe boots. Hey, you know how the song goes... (Just in case, it's: "I rock Tom Ford." You know, the Jay-Z one... ) While Beyoncé's outfit might be a bit superstar diva for your average winter get-together, we could take some cues from the more versatile elements of the look (long sleeves, interesting texture, sheer fierceness) for some last-minute party ideas. Check out a few inspired dress and boot combos right here: Do you think Yoncé looks as hot as I do? Would you be tempted to wear an element of her outfit? Shop out more Glamour picks too! read more

You've already received the memo on the 10 most-wanted boots for fall--and over-the-knee (or knee-high) boots are at the top of the list. While ultra-tall boots may seem a bit daunting, finding the right height and proportion will guarantee they're flattering (not to mention a worthwhile investment). Find your perfect pair of boots to wear for work and play in our list of favorites ahead. read more

When you think of the designer Tom Ford, you may recall his years as creative director of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent or maybe for dressing red carpet stars including Gwyneth Paltrow and Julianne Moore. More recently, though, he reveals he's had a tough time coming back to designing women's ready-to-wear. As you may recall, after leaving Gucci in 2004, he took a hiatus from the biz and then returned in 2010. And the road hasn't always been easy. Regarding his spring 2012 collection, he told the Business of Fashion that he agrees with fashion critics, noting it was far from his best work. "It was probably the worst collection that I have ever done," he said. "It was a terrible, terrible show." I am happy to say he got much better reviews for his spring 2014 collection at London Fashion Week! He also talked about adjusting to showing his collections in the digital world, where he seems a bit overwhelmed by the number of bloggers and fashion editors who are ready to critique his every fashionable move. When he was working at Gucci, only a few (print) editors had the power to make or break his work. “I think read more

Tom Ford is coming out with a line of grooming products for men that includes typical items such as face cleansers and moisturizers, but he's not stopping there. He'll also sell concealer, bronzing gel, and a purifying mud mask. With his perfectly trimmed facial hair and flawless skin, there is no man more meticulously groomed than Tom Ford, so it makes sense that he would launch this business. He also sells a very popular makeup line to women. Still, I'm wondering if his male customers will really want to pay for a pricey tube of concealer. Isn't this more of a quick drugstore purchase for most men willing to buy it? Tom Ford for Men will launch in the fall, but in the meantime, let's talk about how we feel about men using makeup and bronzer. Does it bother you? Does your man dabble in cosmetics? read more

We learn a lot from Gwyneth Paltrow: The Met Gala can be meh [disagree!]; side-butt is a thing; and even the most beautiful woman in the world can forget to take stickers off her heels. But today it's all about a styling lesson from good ol' Gwynnie: how a belt can change up your entire look. At a Goop party in London, she made a flowery Prabal Gurung dress oh so much more by cinching it with a statement obi belt (also by Prabal). The bondage-y piece makes a ladylike buttoned-up floral shirtdress edgy and sexy—with the help of her Tom Ford cutout strappy heels too. The black leather also meshes with the placket and collar on the dress to give the illusion of a harness. Sassy, Gwyn! I'm thinking a sultry statement belt with a floral shirtdress could be an easy way to transition from the office to happy hour. Or update your girlish summery frocks for date night. Check out some options to mix and match: More BCBGMAXAZRIA... Do you like the belt with the dress? Or would you have worn the dress without the belt? Let us know in the comments! Photo: Getty Images read more

When Tom Ford debuted his 1980s-inspired "cross-cultural multi-ethnic" fall collection in September, it was met with mixed reviews and criticism that it was a bit too cartoonish. He said Rihanna was his inspiration, and again critics wondered whether her style was practical and whether his customer wanted to dress like the singer. "Whenever I’m working on a collection, everything does have to be real, and those outfits are real to me. If I think, “OK, who is wearing this and where is she going?” he told WWD. And I think, OK, that’s Rihanna, and she’s going to her lawyer’s office in that all-black outfit and she’s hungover and that’s why she’s wearing those glasses. Yet she’s still a rock star. Rihanna might wear this, but would you? I ask, because most likely you will see something similar pop up at Zara or another fast fashion store that quickly takes runway looks and produces them months before you will see the actual designer looks in stores like Barneys or Saks Fifth Avenue. Designers have often lamented this knockoff trend. "A lot of the things I did—it’s not going to sound anything but egotistical—if I’m lucky and I did the right thing, read more

Is it just me, or is half the intrigue of Top Chef the fact that Padma Lakshmi manages to look so flipping gosh-darn perfect in every situation and climate? Well, my pal celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose was so kind as to share a few of Padma's makeup secrets that we can steal this spring; he did this gorgeous nude lip on her for a Bravo event yesterday. "We did 'statement nude' lips on her," Nick says. "Nude lipstick that looks too natural can be too casual—best to save it for daytime. A nude that's a bit paler than your skin can look unnatural, but that's what makes it more dramatic and gives it more statement." Hmm...Interesting. Here's how to choose a statement nude like Padma's: "The key is to have a hint of sheen and a tad of color like peach or pink in it; too matte would look pasty." And pair it with darker eyes and/or extra eyeliner and mascara, plus a pop of blush, so you won't look washed-out. On Padma, he used YSL Lip Pencil in Nude Beige and Tom Ford Lipcolor in Spanish Pink. "Line your lips with a deeper nude tone lip pencil and read more

In the latest issue of Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her red carpet hits and misses. She doesn't hold back! I like the fact that she isn't afraid to make fun of herself and has some fun with her fashion past. "I have to say that since I started working with stylist Elizabeth Saltzman and have put my red carpet looks in her hands, I think they are all pretty maje," said Gwyneth. "I can say this because I have just about nothing to do with it. Standouts for me are the pink Prada dress at the 2011 Venice Film Festival and, of course, the white Tom Ford from the Oscars last year." Part dress, part cape, this Tom Ford gown was definitely one of Gwyneth's best looks! GP was pretty in pink at the Venice Film Festival. Remember Gwyneth's Goth moment at the Oscars? Here's her take on that Alexander McQueen dress: "There were a few issues; I still love the dress itself, but I should have worn a bra and I should have just had simple beachy hair and less makeup. Then it would have worked as I wanted it to—a little bit of punk at the Oscars." Which read more

With so many amazing dresses on the post-Oscars party circuit, it's like choosing amongst your children to pick a favorite. But Diane Kruger—a red-carpet-pro who always keeps things interesting—in this black and white Giambattista Valli cape mini-dress is top of my list. And they say that three makes a trend, right? Gwyneth Paltrow first wowed in a flawless white column Tom Ford gown at last year's Academy Awards and Katy Perry went with glam sequins and sheer cutouts by Oscars FLOTUS dress-designer Naeem Khan this past November. But I'm digging Diane's. The above-the-knee length and graphic print keep the look fresh and fun, but the long sleeves add a dose of elegance appropriate for the occasion. Check out these cape dress options that are calling your name. Red carpet, not required. Zara Dress With Cape Sleeve, $89.90, zara.com I'm thisclose to buying this dress. It looks like it's by an edgy (and expensive) independent designer. Shakuhachi Sheer Delight Shirt Dress, $220, needsupply.com Love the combo of a sheer cape panel and a statement collar. It works! Get Down Dress, $58, nastygal.com An LBD/caped crusader combo. Asos Shift Dress With Pleated Drape, $94, asos.com This is kind of like the party read more

If I had only one word to describe Tom Ford's fall collection, it would be "Ka-Pow! It's Rihanna and your favorite comic book heroine mashed-up together. Tom told the New York Times he thought of the singer when designing this collection and that comes across in many of the looks. He described it as "cross cultural multi ethnic." I'll take that, with a "Boom! Ka-Zap!" added to it. There's sequined zig zag patterned skirts, leopard fur coats, hot pink patchwork, red beaded pants and an orange dress that could be called "sexy superwoman." Do you like Tom Ford's new collection? Is it wearable? Which look do you like best? read more

I never thought I'd see the day when Ryan Gosling was threatened to be unseated as the hands-down best dressed man in Hollywood, but Les Miserables star Eddie Redmayne has snuck up from behind to become a serious contender in the dapper-as-all-get-out race. Need proof? This is how he looks in a navy suit. I know. Not fair. It's like, GQ called, and they'd like you to return to their pages where you belong, stat. The look is Alexander McQueen, but it's the attention to detail that really makes my jaw drop. How the heck does one make chambray and gingham look manly? Exhibit A, ladies. Eddie cuts a seriously sharp figure in Tom Ford, don't you think? His take on the classic tux? Well, dare I say, it's damn near Bond-like. Eddie also proves to be a master of the high-low thing, recently hitting the red carpet in a Topman suit. As for the expert layering and red pocket square...be still my heart. The words "blue velvet" may be cringe-inducing on anyone else, but this Burberry version is pure Brit sex appeal. Are you gals gaga over Eddie's style, like I am? Which look is your favorite? And um, read more

Justin Timberlake always looks good but he recently stepped up his fashion game by collaborating with Tom Ford. For Justin's single Suit & Tie, Tom designed a tuxedo with satin lapels with an oversized bow tie. The video has Justin sporting a three-piece suit AND a "black peak lapel two-piece tuxedo," according to WWD. “I adore Justin. He has innate style and enormous talent. It has been such a pleasure and honor to work with him throughout this entire creative process,” said Tom, who also happened to design Justin's suit for the SAG Awards (see above.) Check out Justin's fashion in action, in his Suit & Tie video: If Justin goes on tour (crossing my fingers!) expect Tom Ford to be heavily involved. Can you imagine Justin making his entrance in a perfectly tailored suit? Swoon... What do you think of his new song with Jay Z? Photo: Getty Images read more

After five seasons of Tom Ford's famously shrouded-in-secrecy presentations (his debut collection, in spring 2011, allowed just one photographer access), he'll finally hold a full-scale runway show next season at London Fashion Week. According to Vogue UK, the February show will be on the official LFW schedule for the first time. The designer told the magazine, "This is going to be for 500 to 1,000 people. Photographers, bloggers - a regular, real show. I want to show in London because I now have 100 stores worldwide. The company has jumped and I can no longer service the stores by not showing. So I have to love it and embrace it." Y'hear that? BLOGGERS! Where do we request tickets? Photo: Getty Images read more

The year kicked off with a bang, starting with January's Golden Globes and Charlize Theron's drop-dead-gorgeous Christian Dior gown. The styling took this look from fabulous to OMG unforgettable. Remember that time the Duchess showed some decolletage? She took a bit of a risk in this gorgeous teal lace gown by Jenny Packham at an Olympics event back in May. Kristen Stewart took a sophisticated departure from her usual minidress obsession in this sheer Zuhair Murad dress--and won your vote for her best look of a very busy week. It was also a brilliant way to make people go, "What cheating scandal!?" What the what is this, you ask? Just Nicki Minaj trying to cause a ruckus on the red carpet at the 2012 Grammy Awards. She was wearing Little Red Riding Hood by way of Versace, and her date was the pope. It's almost like she was saying, "Your move, Gaga." On the opposite end of the style spectrum was Rihanna, who knocked us over in Armani, easily the sexiest dress of the year. The party of the year (that's the Met Gala, naturally) was teeming with glamour, but nobody gave us a wow moment quite like model read more

In dream world scenarios, I have a net worth that rival’s Petra Ecclestone’s, gobs of shoes and a unicorn that can tell time. (Also, in the aforementioned fantasyland, I can make a steak without setting off the smoke detector. It'd be a blissful world, I tell you.) In this posh, well-cooked utopia, these are the kinds of jaw-dropping flights of fancy that I imagine show up under one’s 23-foot tall Christmas tree / Swarovski crystal-studded menorah. Behold, the luxury gifts that are out and about for 2012's holiday gift-giving bonanza: Imagine rolling into your local mani-pedi place with this killer polish set tucked under your arm. Said daydream gets even sweeter if you also picture yourself joyously yelling out "Free Ford manis for everyone, on me!" to the entire shop (ideally in a faux British accent), and perfectly nailing all the enthusiastic high-fives that would follow. Tom Ford 16 Nail Polish Set, $480 neimanmarcus.com As I told the gents at GQ.com, Hermes playing cards ($85 at usa.hermes.com, above) and poker set ($6,100 at hermes.com, below) are perhaps the only way to get a proper young lady to consider playing the au naturel version of the classic card game. Seed that read more

The super-sexy, bondage-inspired cutout boot (or as our Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive is calling it, "the bootdal") was a major runway trend for spring 2013, but last night marked the first time a star gave 'em a test run on the red carpet. Behold, our January cover star, Anne Hathaway, channeling her inner sex goddess in a look from Tom Ford's spring 2013 collection at last night's Les Mis premiere here in New York. The taffeta cape dress is kind of a wow moment on its own (check out that sculptural back and come-hither slit!), but the real OMG-ness comes courtesy of those killer boots. Need a closer look? It's working for me. I don't usually see Anne as the maneater type, but between Catwoman and this red carpet moment, I think she's found her inner Angelina. I'm also obsessed with the fact that she's taken so many chic risks on this red carpet tour (remember the to-die-for Givenchy couture!?). Where do you gals weigh in? Do these sexy boots work for you, or do you wish she'd gone with different footwear? Is the dominatrix thing cool outside of the bedroom, or is this look best kept for her new husband? read more